Three of family killed as bus hits bike in Odisha’s Ganjam

In a tragic incident, three persons of a family died and two others sustained injuries when a bus hit the bike on which they were travelling at Gosaninuagaon in Odisha’s Ganjam district today.

The deceased were identified as Santosh Gouda of Kachadapalli village in Banthapalli and his two children. Gouda’s wife and his another child were injured in the accident and admitted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur.

According to reports, the mishap took place when a speeding bus hit the bike from rear. Gouda and his two children died on the spot, sources said.

Police have started investigation into the incident. The bus driver went absconding after the accident.